Deya BhattacharyainThe Writing Cooperative·1 day agoMember-only10 Super-Honest Tips For Writers Breaking Into Literary FictionYou have my admiration and my sympathy — So, you want to write literary fiction. Why? Isn’t life hard enough already? Why would you pick such a grim hobby? Okay fine, it’s not a hobby, it’s the immortal spirit seeking a voice, etc. I hear you. I’m in the same boat myself. I often ask the heavens why…Creative Process6 min readCreative Process6 min read
Carma Baughman·11 hours agoThe 5 Must-Haves to be a Creative SolopreneurI’ve been a creative solopreneur for more years than I’d like to admit. When I first started, ‘creative solopreneur’ wasn’t even a thing. Maybe you’re wondering if you are a Creative Solopreneur. Over the years, every Creative Solopreneur I’ve known has these five traits. Cannot not create That’s bad English. But it communicates…Creative Process3 min readCreative Process3 min read
Benjamin TorresinBootcamp·2 days agoChasing moments of brilliance in the design processIf you work in the creative field, you’ve probably found that this process it’s not linear and that there's power in the when. As a UX/UI designer, I find pain points in products and try to come up with unique and user-centered solutions. …Creative Process3 min readCreative Process3 min read
Nick Hammond·1 day agoCraft Is Only 1/2 The BattleI was an introvert. And I couldn’t stand out as a designer… Until I realized that the craft itself was only half the battle. The other half? Great communication skills. By focusing on these skills I was able to: - Nearly 3x my income - Stop working late nights and…Creative Process3 min readCreative Process3 min read
Nick Hammond·1 day ago6 Ways to Increase Creative ProductivityCreating kick-ass work doesn’t come from one-off eureka moments. It comes from long term consistency and carefully curating a productive environment. In doing so you’ll be better able to work under difficult circumstances, finish ahead of deadlines, and create your best work. Here’s 6 ways you can go about designing…Creative Process3 min readCreative Process3 min read
Ev Chapman·2 days agoMember-onlyHow To Build A Personal Writing Practice (& Become a Prolific Creator In The Process)I write much more for myself than I ever do for you (sorry, but not sorry). That’s right, what you read on my feed or my newsletter or here on Medium is only a small fraction of what I actually write each day. Because writing solely for production as a…Creative Process4 min readCreative Process4 min read
David Petersen·1 day agoLatent SpacesTalking with ChatGPT about what makes us human — Hi. I’m trying to get a better idea of the capabilities of transformer neural networks. Could I ask you a few questions? Of course, I’d be happy to help. What would you like to know about transformer neural networks? They were initially designed for language translation, yes? Yes, that’s correct…Creative Process8 min readCreative Process8 min read
Franky Seymour·1 day agoSilencing Self-Doubt As A Writer: Advice For Climbing MountainsStop worrying about the big picture and just keep writing STOP You’re putting too much pressure on yourself. You’re worrying about how far you have left to go without actually going anywhere. You were making a path. You’ve been laying the groundwork, piece by piece, but now you want to jump 50 ft and you’re stuck staring at a ravine…Creative Process10 min readCreative Process10 min read
Nick Hammond·1 day agoYour Greatest Creative SuperpowerIt can be near impossible to create in distracting environments. And that’s why the greatest creative superpower is your ability to focus. Because in a world of digital distractions the more time you can spend in the act of creating the more progress you make not only in individual projects…Creative Process3 min readCreative Process3 min read
Nick Hammond·1 day agoNetworking for CreativesThe reason you’re not getting interviews or landing freelance gigs? Nobody gets hired via cold pitches or applications alone. By taking a different approach you can stop being ghosted… And start landing more work. Here’s how to network in 6 easy steps: 1. Set a Goal What companies do you really want to work…Creative Process2 min readCreative Process2 min read
